Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 397 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Tell it, don’t just read it): Speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough for everyone. Pause before a surprise and change your voice for each character (a deep voice for a giant, a squeaky one for a mouse). Look at your listeners and use your face and hands to show feelings and actions.

1. 1.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Make the story three times too long.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice

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